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Amicus Brief Opportunity for ADR Scholars and Practitioners

By Beth Graham - June 27, 2013

Disputing would like to thank Professors Kristen M. Blankley, University of Nebraska College of Law, and Liz Tippett, University of Oregon School of Law, for the following guest post:

Disputing Has a New Look

By Beth Graham - June 27, 2013

Have you heard? Karl Bayer’s Disputing Blog recently unveiled a new look.

U.S. Supreme Court Considering Petition for Certiorari in Dispute Over How to Define “Arbitration”

By Beth Graham - June 26, 2013

A petition for certiorari in an arbitration case that was decided earlier this year by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals is currently being considered by the United States Supreme Court. In Bakoss v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds of London, No. 12-1429, the appeals court held that the meaning of the term “arbitration” under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) was defined by federal common law.

The Impact of Chief Justice Jefferson’s State of the Judiciary Speech

By Karl Bayer - June 24, 2013

In March, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson presented his State of the Judiciary speech before the 83rd Texas Legislature in Austin. Earlier this month, Disputing published the entire text of his speech in a series of three posts.

Supreme Court Upholds Agreement That Bans Class Arbitration Despite Costs

By Beth Graham - June 21, 2013

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in American Express Corp. v. Italian Colors Restaurant, et al., No. 12-133, (June 20, 2013). The appeal from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit addressed whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) allows a court to invalidate an arbitration agreement that does not permit class arbitration of a federal law claim.

U.S. Supreme Court Decides American Express v. Italian Colors

By Beth Graham - June 20, 2013

Today, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in American Express v. Italian Colors Restaurant, No. 12-133 (June 20, 2013).

Arbitration and the Future of Delaware’s Corporate Law Franchise

By Beth Graham - June 19, 2013

n ongoing constitutional challenge to the unique Delaware Arbitration Program is a hot topic in ADR circles lately. Earlier this month, Disputing highlighted the relatively new program that allows sitting judges to act as arbitrators in a series of blog posts.

Texas Supreme Court Issues Emergency Stay to Consider Arbitration

By Beth Graham - June 19, 2013

Last week, the Texas Supreme Court issued a stay in an interlocutory appeal regarding whether an ongoing natural gas dispute is subject to arbitration.

12 Ways to Achieve Efficiency and Speed in Arbitration

By Karl Bayer - June 17, 2013

Disputing would like to bring to your attention a useful article written by Houston-based International Arbitrator and Distinguished Neutral Gary McGowan entitled, 12 Ways to Achieve Efficiency and Speed in Arbitration, Corporate Counsel (April 12, 2013).